used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was becoming a question whether it would be a greater risk for Lady Charlton to endure the heat in Paris or the fatigues of the long journey.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The house had been shut up since the departure of her tenants at Whitsuntide, and she had hoped not to reopen it until the autumn.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She had intended to go directly to her mother's home in the country as soon as they could leave Paris.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The house had been shut up since the departure of her tenants at Whitsuntide, and she had hoped not to reopen it until the autumn.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading The house had been shut up since the departure of her tenants at Whitsuntide, and she had hoped not to reopen it until the autumn.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading ROSE SUMMONED TO LONDON Rose was back in London the second week in July, summoned back rather imperiously by Mr. Murray, Junior.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was becoming a question whether it would be a greater risk for Lady Charlton to endure the heat in Paris or the fatigues of the long journey.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading It was becoming a question whether it would be a greater risk for Lady Charlton to endure the heat in Paris or the fatigues of the long journey.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The house had been shut up since the departure of her tenants at Whitsuntide, and she had hoped not to reopen it until the autumn.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading ROSE SUMMONED TO LONDON Rose was back in London the second week in July, summoned back rather imperiously by Mr. Murray, Junior.
Charlton
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From this reading It was becoming a question whether it would be a greater risk for Lady Charlton to endure the heat in Paris or the fatigues of the long journey.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She had intended to go directly to her mother's home in the country as soon as they could leave Paris.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading She had intended to go directly to her mother's home in the country as soon as they could leave Paris.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Mr. Murray's letter decided them to move.
the act of departing
From this reading The house had been shut up since the departure of her tenants at Whitsuntide, and she had hoped not to reopen it until the autumn.
without deviation
From this reading She had intended to go directly to her mother's home in the country as soon as they could leave Paris.
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading It was becoming a question whether it would be a greater risk for Lady Charlton to endure the heat in Paris or the fatigues of the long journey.
fatiguesnounUS /fəˈtiːɡz/
military uniform worn by military personnel when doing menial labor
From this reading It was becoming a question whether it would be a greater risk for Lady Charlton to endure the heat in Paris or the fatigues of the long journey.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was becoming a question whether it would be a greater risk for Lady Charlton to endure the heat in Paris or the fatigues of the long journey.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She had intended to go directly to her mother's home in the country as soon as they could leave Paris.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading It was becoming a question whether it would be a greater risk for Lady Charlton to endure the heat in Paris or the fatigues of the long journey.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The house had been shut up since the departure of her tenants at Whitsuntide, and she had hoped not to reopen it until the autumn.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading It was becoming a question whether it would be a greater risk for Lady Charlton to endure the heat in Paris or the fatigues of the long journey.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The house had been shut up since the departure of her tenants at Whitsuntide, and she had hoped not to reopen it until the autumn.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading She had intended to go directly to her mother's home in the country as soon as they could leave Paris.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading The house had been shut up since the departure of her tenants at Whitsuntide, and she had hoped not to reopen it until the autumn.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The house had been shut up since the departure of her tenants at Whitsuntide, and she had hoped not to reopen it until the autumn.
imperiouslyadverb
in an imperious manner
From this reading ROSE SUMMONED TO LONDON Rose was back in London the second week in July, summoned back rather imperiously by Mr. Murray, Junior.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ROSE SUMMONED TO LONDON Rose was back in London the second week in July, summoned back rather imperiously by Mr. Murray, Junior.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading She had intended to go directly to her mother's home in the country as soon as they could leave Paris.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The house had been shut up since the departure of her tenants at Whitsuntide, and she had hoped not to reopen it until the autumn.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading It was becoming a question whether it would be a greater risk for Lady Charlton to endure the heat in Paris or the fatigues of the long journey.
JulynounUS /ˌdʒuːˈlaɪ/
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading ROSE SUMMONED TO LONDON Rose was back in London the second week in July, summoned back rather imperiously by Mr. Murray, Junior.
JuniornounUS /ˈdʒuːnjər/
term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male
From this reading ROSE SUMMONED TO LONDON Rose was back in London the second week in July, summoned back rather imperiously by Mr. Murray, Junior.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading It was becoming a question whether it would be a greater risk for Lady Charlton to endure the heat in Paris or the fatigues of the long journey.
go away from a place
From this reading She had intended to go directly to her mother's home in the country as soon as they could leave Paris.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Mr. Murray's letter decided them to move.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading ROSE SUMMONED TO LONDON Rose was back in London the second week in July, summoned back rather imperiously by Mr. Murray, Junior.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading It was becoming a question whether it would be a greater risk for Lady Charlton to endure the heat in Paris or the fatigues of the long journey.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading She had intended to go directly to her mother's home in the country as soon as they could leave Paris.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Mr. Murray's letter decided them to move.
a form of address for a man
From this reading ROSE SUMMONED TO LONDON Rose was back in London the second week in July, summoned back rather imperiously by Mr. Murray, Junior.
MurraynounUS /ˈmɜːri/
British classical scholar (born in Australia) who advocated the League of Nations and the United Nations (1866-1957)
From this reading ROSE SUMMONED TO LONDON Rose was back in London the second week in July, summoned back rather imperiously by Mr. Murray, Junior.
Murray'snounUS /ˈmɜːriz/
possessive form of “murray” — British classical scholar (born in Australia) who advocated the League of Nations and the United Nations (1866-1957)
From this reading Mr. Murray's letter decided them to move.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The house had been shut up since the departure of her tenants at Whitsuntide, and she had hoped not to reopen it until the autumn.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The house had been shut up since the departure of her tenants at Whitsuntide, and she had hoped not to reopen it until the autumn.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was becoming a question whether it would be a greater risk for Lady Charlton to endure the heat in Paris or the fatigues of the long journey.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading She had intended to go directly to her mother's home in the country as soon as they could leave Paris.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading It was becoming a question whether it would be a greater risk for Lady Charlton to endure the heat in Paris or the fatigues of the long journey.
on the contrary
From this reading ROSE SUMMONED TO LONDON Rose was back in London the second week in July, summoned back rather imperiously by Mr. Murray, Junior.
reopenverbUS /riˈoʊpən/
open again or anew
From this reading The house had been shut up since the departure of her tenants at Whitsuntide, and she had hoped not to reopen it until the autumn.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading It was becoming a question whether it would be a greater risk for Lady Charlton to endure the heat in Paris or the fatigues of the long journey.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading ROSE SUMMONED TO LONDON Rose was back in London the second week in July, summoned back rather imperiously by Mr. Murray, Junior.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading ROSE SUMMONED TO LONDON Rose was back in London the second week in July, summoned back rather imperiously by Mr. Murray, Junior.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The house had been shut up since the departure of her tenants at Whitsuntide, and she had hoped not to reopen it until the autumn.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading The house had been shut up since the departure of her tenants at Whitsuntide, and she had hoped not to reopen it until the autumn.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading The house had been shut up since the departure of her tenants at Whitsuntide, and she had hoped not to reopen it until the autumn.
in the near future
From this reading She had intended to go directly to her mother's home in the country as soon as they could leave Paris.
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading ROSE SUMMONED TO LONDON Rose was back in London the second week in July, summoned back rather imperiously by Mr. Murray, Junior.
tenantsnounUS /ˈtenənts/
plural of “tenant” — someone who pays rent to use land or a building or a car that is owned by someone else
From this reading The house had been shut up since the departure of her tenants at Whitsuntide, and she had hoped not to reopen it until the autumn.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ROSE SUMMONED TO LONDON Rose was back in London the second week in July, summoned back rather imperiously by Mr. Murray, Junior.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Mr. Murray's letter decided them to move.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had intended to go directly to her mother's home in the country as soon as they could leave Paris.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ROSE SUMMONED TO LONDON Rose was back in London the second week in July, summoned back rather imperiously by Mr. Murray, Junior.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The house had been shut up since the departure of her tenants at Whitsuntide, and she had hoped not to reopen it until the autumn.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The house had been shut up since the departure of her tenants at Whitsuntide, and she had hoped not to reopen it until the autumn.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ROSE SUMMONED TO LONDON Rose was back in London the second week in July, summoned back rather imperiously by Mr. Murray, Junior.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading ROSE SUMMONED TO LONDON Rose was back in London the second week in July, summoned back rather imperiously by Mr. Murray, Junior.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading It was becoming a question whether it would be a greater risk for Lady Charlton to endure the heat in Paris or the fatigues of the long journey.
Whitsuntidenoun
Christian holiday; the week beginning on Whitsunday (especially the first 3 days)
From this reading The house had been shut up since the departure of her tenants at Whitsuntide, and she had hoped not to reopen it until the autumn.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was becoming a question whether it would be a greater risk for Lady Charlton to endure the heat in Paris or the fatigues of the long journey.
